How to Avoid the Deadly Swine Flu

Already, the Swine Flu has spread to multiple nations across the globe. There are many individuals who have died from getting the Swine Flu infection. This article will tell of ways that you can avoid the deadly Swine Flu.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water
• Surgical masks (Just in Case)

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Instructions

• 1

  The number one thing you can do to prevent getting the Swine Flu infection is to 'wash your hands'- and do it frequently. Be thorough in your hand wash. Wash in between your fingers and the backs of them. Washing your hands frequently with soap will help to kill any bacteria that loves to linger on your skin and fingers. Do not use hand sanitizer as that only brings the bacteria to the surface of your hands. The best thing to wash your hands with is simply soap and water.

• 2

  Avoid too much contact with your face, nose, and eyes with your hands. The bacteria has to get in somehow, and usually it is though your mouth, nose, or eyes.

• 3

  Wear a surgical mask if you live in a heavily infected area. If you don't live in a heavily infected area, you probably don't need to wear one unless you would like to.

• 4

  Do not be overly paranoid from the Swine Flu. You don't need to be like 'Bill Murray' on 'What About Bob?', where he 'freaked' out about everything. Use common sense, like wash your dishes and utensils well before eating on them, wash your fruit and veggies well.

• 5

  If you live in a heavily affected area with the Swine Flu, avoiding public places and big crowds is a good idea.

• 6

  If you need to use a public restroom, use a toilet seat cover. That is what they are for in the first place. And, of course, wash your hands thoroughly with soap afterwards.

• 7

  Pay attention to the media and where the Swine Flu is spreading so you can take further precautions if necessary.